Detroit sports podcasters Greg Eno, Big Al Beaton, and Nick Milanovich are The Knee Jerks!
This week is a Detroit Pistons-centric episode, as we welcome back our NBA Stats Guru, Siddy Hall. He joins us to break down Detroit's first round series win over the Orlando Magic.
Pistons won their first playoff series since 2008, while becoming the 15th team in NBA history to win a series after being down 3 games to 1.
We'll also preview the upcoming series with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and peek at the other first and second round series.
Other topics discussed include:
The Detroit Lions announced they would decline the $21.9 million fifth year contract option of LB Jack Campbell while picking up the $14.29 million option on RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
It was all about positional value. The Lions want to extend Campbell, but thanks to the NFL formula, picking up the option would mean an off-ball linebacker would be making edge rusher money..
GM Brad Holmes made the fan base happy with his draft philosophy. He picked Clemson RT Blake Miller in the first round, meaning All-Pro tackle Penei Sewell will move to the left side. The Lions then traded up 6 spots in the second round to select Michigan edge Derrick Moore.
The Detroit Tigers have been hard hit by the injury bug. The biggest of which is 2-time reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. It was announced today Skubal will miss 2-3 months due to arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove "loose bodies" from his left elbow. It's a massive blow to the Tigers' post season chances.
Currently on the IL are RP Will Vest, SP Justin Verlander, 2B Gleyber Torres, UTL Zach McKinstry, RP Beau Brieske, RP Connor Seabold, SP Troy Melton. Struggling closer Kenley Jansen is also considered day-to-day.
Rookie SS/3B Kevin McGonigle was named AL Rookie of the Month for April. He is hitting a robust .315/.407/.477, with an .884 OPS, 144 OPS+ and 2.1 bWAR.
As always, we play Greg's Birthday game and name our respective Jerk of the Week!
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